Eyas

Eyas Parata is one of the main characters of Record of a Spaceborn Few. She is an Human woman in her early thirties who lives on the Asteria.

Early life
In her teens, Eyas had a brief phase where she wanted to be a Gaiist missionary. Eyas has a somewhat strained relationship with her mother.

Record of a Spaceborn Few
Eyas is a caretaker. Though she loves her job, she recognizes it puts a strain on her personal life. Her closest friend, Sunny, is a host who works in a tryst club on the Ratri, another ship in the Fleet.

After Sawyer's death, Eyas sets up the Exodan Cultural Education Collective with Sunny's help.

Trivia
Eyas' name is an old Earth term, specifically used in falkonry for a young hawk in captivity.